Community members and the family of 17-year-old Ebonique Farris came together at Monroe Park to mourn the tragic loss of the young girl, who was killed in a shooting incident on June 16. Amidst expressions of grief and remembrance, Farris's great uncle, David Marsh, recalled her radiant smile and vibrant presence, recounting how she would light up every room she entered, according to a WSMV report. Reflections on her life highlighted her love for dance and family, with Marsh noting how Farris spent her time living joyfully and glorifying God, a sentiment he shared, as per NewsChannel5.

Police have identified 23-year-old Anthony Brooks as the shooter, alleging the violent act followed an argument between Brooks and Farris at the Cumberland View apartments; Brooks surrendered to police at the scene. While the family confronts this devastating moment, they also face the harsh reality of gun violence which continues to shock communities, with Nashville seeing at least 25 gunshot victims aged 13 to 17 since the beginning of the year, casting a shadow over the thought of their children simply walking home or playing outside as gun violence indiscriminately weaves its way through the community's scarred psyche.

The tight-knit community paid tribute to Farris during the vigil with both tears and balloons, signaling not just the end of a life full of potential but also serving as a symbolic call to action against gun violence. Family friend Sparkle Johnson described Ebonique as one of North Nashville's own, someone who rarely had enemies and could defuse tension with humor, as detailed by WKRN. Friends remembered Farris for her kindness and bubbling personality, with one mourning friend, Zatavia Baker, expressing the profound pain of such an untimely loss, and another, Jahlijah Robinson, lamenting the incessant pain that comes with the aftermath of gun violence.